Behrooz Ghamari joins ORdio to discuss his new essay collection, The Long War on Iran, that explores the complex dynamics behind the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.

Behrooz argues that American and Israeli governments have always weaponized the language of human rights to justify aggression against Iran, over decades. Drawing on two decades of political analysis, Behrooz explores the history of US intervention in the region, focusing on the enduring sanctions imposed on Iran and the persistent perception of the Islamic Republic as a major obstacle to American power. Despite the repressive policies of the state, Iran has remained a vibrant society with active intellectual, cultural, and social justice movements.

We'll open with an excerpt from a live conversation between Behrooz and scholar Narges Bajoghli at Francis Kite Club in New York City in early March.

Get the book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-long-war-on-iran/